Shubh Hora or Horai is consulted when it becomes difficult to consult an astrologer.
In Hindu culture, before commencing any auspicious task, religious ritual, journey
or project, an astrologer is consulted who chalk out a favorable time period by
conferring to Panchang. But there are times when either the astrologer isn’t available
or one cannot consult a pandit due to various reasons. In such a case, Jyotish Shastra
has developed Hora Cycle or Hora Chakra for finding auspicious and inauspicious
muhurats.

There are 7 Hora, with a total of 24 Hora in one whole day, and rotate in a fixed cycle throughout the day and night. Read about them:

Sun Hora: Also known as Surya Hora, it is the first hora on Sunday, and represents
energy, power, changing dynamics and activeness. It is effective mainly on Sunday,
Tuesday and Thursday and unfavorable on Friday and Saturday.

Venus Hora: Known as Shukra Hora, it is the first hora on Friday, and is advantageous
and aesthetical in nature. It emits maximum benefits on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
and minimum on Sunday.

Mercury Hora: Known as Budh Hora, it is the first hora on Wednesday and is quick
and unstable. Mercury Hora is highly effective on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
and less on Tuesday.

Moon Hora: Called as Chandra Hora, it is the first hora on Monday and is gentle,
soft and delicate. This hora offers positive results on Monday and Thursday and
is less favorable on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturn Hora: It is also called as Shani Hora, is the first hora on Saturday and
represents delay, procrastination and laziness. Saturn Hora provides positive effects
on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and inimical on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Jupiter Hora: Known as Guru Hora, it is the first hora on Thursday and is highly
fruitful and favorable. Jupiter Hora is effective on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Mars Hora: It is called as Mangal Hora, is the first hora on Tuesday and has a sharp
and aggressive nature. Therefore, it benefits the most on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
and derives malefic output on Saturday and Wednesday.